Preeclampsia and flu-like symptoms?

Hi Ladies- I have very mild preeclampsia but have been monitored like crazy bc I had severe cases with both my first 2 pregnancies. I was in the doc office this AM for a lengthy NST, ultrasound, and doc appt, and they noted that my fluid was down from last Thurs, my BP was up, and I was having more contractions, with baby's heartbeat dropping a little with them. But, they let me go home, so they clearly weren't too concerned. Since then, I've started feeling very achy, weak, and flu-like. I don't have a fever or any other symptoms so I don't really think it is the flu though. My question is, does anyone know if this can be a signal of preeclampsia getting worse? I didn't experience this in my last 2 pregnancies and don't want to risk it if it is a bad sign, but I also don't want to go back to the doc (with my 2 little kids in tow) for something that really is just me being tired, stressed out or coming down with a virus. I'm curious if anyone else has had flu-like symptoms that were a signal of preeclampsia. Thanks!

Hi Ladies- I have very mild preeclampsia but have been monitored like crazy bc I had severe cases with both my first 2 pregnancies. I was in the doc office this AM for a lengthy NST, ultrasound, and doc appt, and they noted that my fluid was down from last Thurs, my BP was up, and I was having more contractions, with baby's heartbeat dropping a little with them. But, they let me go home, so they clearly weren't too concerned. Since then, I've started feeling very achy, weak, and flu-like. I don't have a fever or any other symptoms so I don't really think it is the flu though. My question is, does anyone know if this can be a signal of preeclampsia getting worse? I didn't experience this in my last 2 pregnancies and don't want to risk it if it is a bad sign, but I also don't want to go back to the doc (with my 2 little kids in tow) for something that really is just me being tired, stressed out or coming down with a virus. I'm curious if anyone else has had flu-like symptoms that were a signal of preeclampsia. Thanks!

Ill tell you that's exactly how I felt when I had pe. It's a really vague feeling of being unwell. Can you call a sitter and go to ld at the hospital? It doesn't sound like your doc is doing a great job of keeping you safe! I would be very concerned after what you mentioned about your appointment and your symptoms. Have you had a 24 hr urine done or liver function labs?

Ill tell you that's exactly how I felt when I had pe. It's a really vague feeling of being unwell. Can you call a sitter and go to ld at the hospital? It doesn't sound like your doc is doing a great job of keeping you safe! I would be very concerned after what you mentioned about your appointment and your symptoms. Have you had a 24 hr urine done or liver function labs?

Please call your dr right now. That was how I felt the entire weekend before I was diagnosed with HELLP at my Monday morning dr appt & delivered that day. Please just call- so much better to be safe (especially with 2 LO's at home)!

Please call your dr right now. That was how I felt the entire weekend before I was diagnosed with HELLP at my Monday morning dr appt & delivered that day. Please just call- so much better to be safe (especially with 2 LO's at home)!

Thanks ladies! It was preeclampsia getting worse, but oddly enough my symptoms started improving a little later. Now I'm getting labs done daily. Thanks for your responses though. I was feeling so out of it that I couldn't think straight- normally I would've just gone to the doc but I really needed to hear it from someone else. I'm there so often that I'm starting to think I'm just being paranoid.

Thanks ladies! It was preeclampsia getting worse, but oddly enough my symptoms started improving a little later. Now I'm getting labs done daily. Thanks for your responses though. I was feeling so out of it that I couldn't think straight- normally I would've just gone to the doc but I really needed to hear it from someone else. I'm there so often that I'm starting to think I'm just being paranoid.

I had eclampsia right after giving birth to my son . It was awful even though I had no clue when I woke up , I didn't even realize something happened . From what i heard they had to bring me back to life . Then i was asked what I remember since I had no clue what was happening . Now with this pregnancy they're checking me because I'm at risk of preeclampsia . It's always better to be safe then sorry so I call my doctor anytime I feel something's wrong ! Here's a tip : watermelon reduces the chances of preeclampsia ! It doesn't prevent it but reduces it .

I had eclampsia right after giving birth to my son . It was awful even though I had no clue when I woke up , I didn't even realize something happened . From what i heard they had to bring me back to life . Then i was asked what I remember since I had no clue what was happening . Now with this pregnancy they're checking me because I'm at risk of preeclampsia . It's always better to be safe then sorry so I call my doctor anytime I feel something's wrong ! Here's a tip : watermelon reduces the chances of preeclampsia ! It doesn't prevent it but reduces it .

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